Cannon Beach 2012

Yet another wonderful annual trip to Cannon Beach! We couldn't have asked for better weather - blue sky and sunshine everyday. When taking a week off, that is exactly what I would order. We got to enjoy fun times with my parents and our friends the Fehler's. Trips to Cannon Beach Bakery for a donut in the morning, taking in low tide at Haystack Rock, bonfires on the beach, a hike around a new spot to us (Hug Point), enjoying the Manzanita Farmer's Market and plenty of beach time with digging, building and kite-flying.

Highlights follow...

 Donut run - morning 1

 What great buddies - they had so much fun playing

 Chloe's latte - a milk :)

 A budding romance perhaps? Cole was so cute with Chloe

 Halle taking great care of Chloe

 These two loved the water

 Getting more details on the sealife from one of the marine biologists who volunteers at Haystack

 First bonfire - my parents with Denise Fehler

 I just love this photo of the three of them

 Strong arms

 Happy 8th Anniversary

 Joining Matt and Amanda later for dessert and drinks

 The guys - ATO's in the bond

 All four of us

 The girls in their chairs

 Hug Point

 The caves

 Me and my girl

 On the rocks at Hug Point

 Look dad, no hands

 My three favorites

 Our daredevil

 Enjoying the Seaside carousel

 And other rides - Chloe liked this better

Matt's sand masterpiece - just before we left 

Summer Highlights

With some decent summer weather finally around for us to enjoy, we've been very busy getting out and enjoying it. From concerts in the park to enjoyable days and nights in the yard and even the Blue Angels. Both kids have changed so much over the last few months and I've just enjoyed savoring the downtime of summer where we can take strolls outside, get away for the weekend and enjoy what we love so much about Seattle.

 Our girl playing shy for the camera

 Mason grooving to Casper Babypants at Mercer Island Days

 Mason getting funny for the camera

Mason and his neighbor buddy

 Storytime

 Waiting for the Blue Angels on Seafair weekend - what has become a tradition watching from the MI lid

One of few pics where both kids looked at the camera - too bad there is a smudge on the lens

 Our new diver - his new favorite activity

 And, in he goes

 A huge stride - actual smiles from her during class

 Practicing kicks

Cheese with daddy